DCF RNRF Exam
What are the roles and responsibilities of child care professionals? - correct answer--should
learn the local city and county ordinances that impact your program and follow them as well
-must understand the rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of children in
care
-must document all accidents and incidents that occur in child care programs and notify the
parents on the day of the occurrence
-need to be in compliance with all of the licensing standards
-must continue their education in order to stay current on trends and issues
Before-School and After-School sites - correct answer-programs, regardless of location,
providing care for children who are at least five years old, and who are enrolled in and attend
kindergarten or above
Child-Care Facility - correct answer-Any child care center or child care arrangement that
provides care for more than five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form
of payment.
Programs exempt from Licensure - correct answer-A program that offers a specific type of
care that is not included in the definition of child care facility, such as Vacation Bible School
and transient establishments
Specialized Child Care Facility for the Mildly Ill - correct answer-The care of children with
short-term illness or symptoms of illness or disability, provided either as an exclusive service
in a center specialized for this purpose, or as a component of other child care services
offered in a distinct and separate section of a regularly licensed child care facility, for a
period of less than 24 hours per day
Religious Exempt Programs - correct answer-An accredited program that is an integral part
of a church or parochial school
Name the key agencies that partner with the Department to regulate child care. - correct
answer-1. State Fire Marshal
2. Department of Children and Families Background Screening Clearinghouse
3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement
4. Office of Early Learning
5. Zoning and Building Codes
6. Florida Department of Health
What are the general requirements for child care programs? - correct answer--must
complete an annual application for licensure
-subject to inspections to ensure compliance with the standards
-enrollment records must be on file and contain critical information about the child
-maintaining staff-to-child ratios
-when transporting children, the driver must meet specific requirements
What are the roles and responsibilities of child care professionals? - correct answer--should
learn the local city and county ordinances that impact your program and follow them as well
-must understand the rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of children in
care
-must document all accidents and incidents that occur in child care programs and notify the
parents on the day of the occurrence
-need to be in compliance with all of the licensing standards
-must continue their education in order to stay current on trends and issues
Before-School and After-School sites - correct answer-programs, regardless of location,
providing care for children who are at least five years old, and who are enrolled in and attend
kindergarten or above
Child-Care Facility - correct answer-Any child care center or child care arrangement that
provides care for more than five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form
of payment.
Programs exempt from Licensure - correct answer-A program that offers a specific type of
care that is not included in the definition of child care facility, such as Vacation Bible School
and transient establishments
Specialized Child Care Facility for the Mildly Ill - correct answer-The care of children with
short-term illness or symptoms of illness or disability, provided either as an exclusive service
in a center specialized for this purpose, or as a component of other child care services
offered in a distinct and separate section of a regularly licensed child care facility, for a
period of less than 24 hours per day
Religious Exempt Programs - correct answer-An accredited program that is an integral part
of a church or parochial school
Name the key agencies that partner with the Department to regulate child care. - correct
answer-1. State Fire Marshal
2. Department of Children and Families Background Screening Clearinghouse
3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement
4. Office of Early Learning
5. Zoning and Building Codes
6. Florida Department of Health
What are the general requirements for child care programs? - correct answer--must
complete an annual application for licensure
-subject to inspections to ensure compliance with the standards
-enrollment records must be on file and contain critical information about the child
-maintaining staff-to-child ratios
-when transporting children, the driver must meet specific requirements
